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| Fried Calamari |
So what cuisine are you guys in the mood for?
We know that we have been craving for Italian food for quite
some time and finally we received the chance to fulfil our craving! We have recently
been to the ongoing Italian Food Festival at Sphyre, The Gateway
Hotel-Residency road, Bangalore. So, are you guys ready to take your taste buds
on an Italian trip?
Whatever your answer is, do read on ;)
We have been to this property before and although it is not huge,
it has a separate charm of its own.
For the current festival, their Sous Chef Tushar prepared
some extraordinary authentic Italian delights. It was indeed a pleasure being a
part of this as the food was of a different level altogether.
So, coming down to the food:
The menu is very elaborate and so we tasted bits and parts
as recommended and served by Chef Tushar.
First up, we were served the Minestrone and Lentil soups and
both the soups were super appetizing. The best part was that all the flavours
were individually distinguishable. The consistency was perfect, with fresh
ingredients and a touch of herbs!
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| Aranchini |
Then we tried the Aranchini and the Fried Calamari. The
Aranchini had a good bite to it and the cheesy Arborio rice was well balanced
and delicious. The fried calamari was crisp fried with a uniform colour. The
calamari was well cooked, slightly chewy and this was a perfect snack.
Next up, the pasta: Tortellini Chicken in Tomato Sauce and
the Penne a la norma.
The tortellini was excellently made: the shape, the minced
chicken stuffing with cheese and herbs and of course the sauce! Be it
garnishing, the consistency of the sauce or anything else it was absolutely
perfect.
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| Chicken Tortellini |
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| Pasta a la norma |
The Penne a la norma was as expected. The pasta was Indian
al dente and it was a good dish overall.
The Pumpkin Risotto deserves praise! The Arborio rice was
perfectly done and the creaminess of the pumpkins was absolutely delightful.
The combo is definitely something to relish.
We tried two pizzas: spinach and eggs for non-veg and
mushroom and olive for veg.
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| Pumpkin Risotto |
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| Egg and Spinach Pizza |
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| Mushroom and Olive pizza |
Both the pizzas had a thin crust with loads of Mozzarella.
They were not overloaded with cheese and toppings as originally that is not the
purpose. The toppings were generous and both the pizzas stood out. The eggs
served in the pizza were sunny side up and it was great to see and to eat!
The mushroom and olives is a tried and tested combination
and tasted the usual.
After this we tried the Grilled Salmon with Traditional orange
sauce and the desserts.
The salmon was fresh and grilled to perfection. The sauce
was slightly sweet and acted as a perfect palate cleanser before dessert. The orange sauce was absolutely lip smacking and added a citrusy zest to each bite. This
dish is definitely a must try!
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| Grilled Salmon is traditional orange sauce |
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| We forgot the name: It had layers of Aubergine and parmesan |
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| Gnocchi with blue cheese sauce |
For dessert we had the Tiramisu and the Ricotta Cheese cake.
The Tiramisu had a delicate touch of coffee, as expected. The best part was
that no flavour was overpowering. The sweetness, layering and the taste was
perfect.
The Cheese Cake looked like a thick slice of pizza but was
soft. It was mildly sweet and had a creamy finish.
We finished our Italian meal on a happy note.
Apart from the above mentioned items, we were also served a
gnocchi with blue cheese which was out of which world! It was super creamy and
melted in our mouths. The blue cheese sauce was indescribably amazing!
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| Tiramisu and Ricotta cheese cake |
So that’s all from our side folks!
The festival runs till the 15th of this month so
if you love Italian food, this festival is a must try!
Do let us know about your experience in case you visit.
We’ll be back soon with our tasty adventures ;)
Till then—stay tuned and bon apetit!
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